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RongRong's Diary: Beijing East Village presents a selection of images and diary entries made by Chinese photographer RongRong (born 1968) between 1993 and 1998, within the artistic community known as Beijing East Village—now poignantly described as “a meteor in the history of contemporary Chinese art.” RongRong’s acutely composed, richly expressive images captured scenes of daily life among fellow young, aspiring artists, and created definitive documents of iconic performance works by Zhang Huan and Ma Liuming, among others. Often highly challenging works, their performances and photographs would send an instant shockwave throughout the Chinese avant-garde, and later the global art scene. Revisiting these texts and images anew for this publication, RongRong has composed a personal narrative of an artist coming into his own. Beijing East Village also serves as an invaluable firsthand record of a burgeoning artistic community, its precarious political context and the real lives behind a pivotal moment in Chinese contemporary art.

PUBLISHER: STEIDL/THE WALTHER COLLECTION, NEW YORK/THREE SHADOWS PHOTOGRAPHY ART CENTRE

BOOK FORMAT: Clth, 8.25 x 10.25 in. / 248 pgs / 124 bw.

PUBLISHING STATUS: Pub Date 8/20/2019

DISTRIBUTION: D.A.P. Exclusive
Catalog: FALL 2019 p. 129

ISBN: 9783958295926

This necklace embodies all of COUGH IN VAIN’s most iconic elements. The combination of the gecko, bamboo, dagger cross, gems, and pearls, all linked by a variety of chains, make it a true collector's item.

PRODUCT DETAILS:

• Size 59cm / 23.23in
• Silver plated platinum, natural pearls, white zircons, wipe clean after every use to avoid erosion. Avoid contact with perfume (alcohol) and other detergents.

DESIGNER: Cough in Vain is a Shanghai based jewelry design studio established in 2016 by former theater actor and model Yu, the label's poetic and genderless approach to design is meant to explore the relationship between ourselves and our environment.

Stretch nylon bikini top featuring the PRIVATE POLICY PXL pattern is fully lined and made with string-tie fastening and silver hardware.

PRODUCT DETAILS:

• Model is 5ft 8, wears size S. Her measurements are 32in-24in-35in
• 80% Recycled Polyester, hand wash or cold machine wash
  
• Comes in muted green and black.

DESIGNER: Private Policy is a New York-based gender neutral brand founded by Haoran Li and Siying Qu, the brand seeks to capture the rebelliousness of downtown New York.

The mighty stone lion statues of Imperial China were placed at the entrances of important buildings to offer protection and peace of mind. Like the stone lions, this bag gives its wearer a guardian created using Yueqi Qi's signature beading technology.

PRODUCT DETAILS:

• Size 13.5cm x 23.5cm / 5.3in x 9.3in
• Glass beads, jade, wipe clean after every use. Avoid contact with perfume (alcohol) and other detergents.

DESIGNER: Founded in 2019, Shanghainese designer Yueqi Qi's label celebrates romanticism and traditional Chinese craftsmanship through her use of motif and symbolism.

When pointing your toes together these sandals share a special symbol. Double Happiness is a tradtional Chinese motif for joy and unity. The sandals print is inspired by Yueqi Qi's signature glass beadwork and Chinese wedding banquets.

PRODUCT DETAILS:

• Heel 6cm / 2.4in
• Printed leather, 100% leather upper, wooden sole, wipe clean after every use. Avoid contact with perfume (alcohol) and other detergents.

DESIGNER: Founded in 2019, Shanghainese designer Yueqi Qi's label celebrates romanticism and traditional Chinese craftsmanship through her use of motif and symbolism.

Knit from select cashmere and wool, this Rose vest embroidered with glass beads will elevate any outfit through its comfort and understated vibe of luxury. The black and white patch design is a nod to the elegance of retro style.

PRODUCT DETAILS:

• ONE SIZE
• Chest 90cm / 35.4in, length 56cm / 22in

Materials: Cashmere, wool, polyester, dry clean only.

DESIGNER: Founded in 2019, Shanghainese designer Yueqi Qi's label celebrates romanticism and traditional Chinese craftsmanship through her use of motif and symbolism.

PRODUCT DETAILS:

• 925 Silver, Plating 18K Platinum
• One size only (US 6.5 / CN 13). The inner circumference of US size 6.5 is 2.04"
• Wipe clean after every use to avoid erosion. Hard collision might cause it to break.

DESIGNER: Established by design duo Xiaoyu Zhang and Li Min, YVMIN 尤目 is an acclaimed Beijing based jewelry design studio known for its innovative take on body-decoration.

PRIVATE POLICY references a line in Wayne Wang's film Chan is Missing: "We don't have wonton soup; we have wonton spelled backwards: NOT NOW." NOT NOW/WONTON expresses a desire for a financial and personal freedom in Asian America. Its pink layered sleeves and reflective print add a softer touch to this skater-boy look.

Pair with the Private Policy PXL MESH SKIRT for a complete look.

PRODUCT DETAILS:

• Loose fit. Female model 5'7", size small, wearing small.
• Size M chest 96.5 cm / 38 in, sleeve 61 cm / 24 in, length 71.1 cm / 28 in
• 100% Premium Japanese Cotton
  
• Dry clean only, do not bleach, do not tumble dry, iron at low temp

DESIGNER: Private Policy is a New York-based gender neutral brand founded by Haoran Li and Siying Qu, the brand seeks to capture the rebelliousness of downtown New York.

Deadstock found in Chinatown NYC. Wear it all summer long.

Product Details:

• 9.5" x 13.5"
• 112 pages, 60lb.
• Uncoated Test Weight Paper
• Two signatures, each sewn with dyed wax thread
• 80lb French Speckletone cover paper
• 80lb French Kraft sleeve titled with rubber stamps on cover and interior spine
• Handbound
• Edition of 30

Artist: Fung Cheung

Product Details:

• lluminating The Numinous: Space Prints
• Risograph Print
• 11" x 17"
• 80lb French Speckletone cover paper
• Limited edition of 10

Artist: Fung Cheung

Product Details:

• lluminating The Numinous: Space Prints
• Risograph Print
• 11" x 17"
• 80lb French Speckletone cover paper
• Limited edition of 10

Artist: Fung Cheung

Product Details:

• lluminating The Numinous: Space Prints
• Risograph Print
• 11" x 17"
• 80lb French Speckletone cover paper
• Limited edition of 10

Artist: Fung Cheung

Product Details:

• lluminating The Numinous: Space Prints
• Risograph Print
• 11" x 17"
• 80lb French Speckletone cover paper
• Limited edition of 10

Artist: Fung Cheung

Product Details:

• lluminating The Numinous: Space Prints
• Risograph Print
• 11" x 17"
• 80lb French Speckletone cover paper
• Limited edition of 10

Artist: Fung Cheung

PRODUCT DETAILS:

·Crafted from black eco-friendly microfiber leather in lamb-skin texture

·Eco-friendly microfiber sweat-wicking lining in lamb-skin texture and memory foamed sole

·Wipe clean with soft cleaning cloth

·Made in China

DESIGNER: untitlab is a fashion brand that explores radical silhouettes and alternative visual aesthetics with sustainable development at its core. Debuted in 2019, the label was co-founded by Tian Cai and Justin Zen.

PROUCT DETAILS:

·Crafted from film-coated side microfiber vegan leather

·Black microfiber lining in lamb-skin texture

·Iconic triple-layered welted sole made of ecological rubber

·High-elastic latex insole, microfiber leather pull-tabs

·A zip fastening on the inner side, debossed logo on the outsole

·Featuring a metal solid logo on the right toecap

·Signature design of tied-up-shaped heel

·Heel thickness: 8cm

·Wipe clean with soft cleaning cloth

·Made in China

DESIGNER: Untitlab is a fashion brand that explores radical silhouettes and alternative visual aesthetics with sustainable development at its core. Debuted in 2019, the label was co-founded by CRA alumni Sans, Tian Cai and Justin Zen.

PRODUCT DETAILS:

·Black ankle boots made with microfiber polyurethane leather

·microfiber leather uppers pull-tabs, metal zipper on the inner side

·Heel thickness: about 4cm

·Wipe clean with soft cleaning cloth

·Made in China

DESIGNER: untitlab is a fashion brand that explores radical silhouettes and alternative visual aesthetics with sustainable development at its core. Debuted in 2019, the label was co-founded by Tian Cai and Justin Zen.

• 22" x 15.7"
• Print is original from the book, NOT original exhibition print.
• Please note: print has a crease in the middle due to the bonding method

• 22" x 15.7"
• Print is original from the book, NOT original exhibition print.
• Please note: print has a crease in the middle due to the bonding method

An ode to skipping the rat race and saying NO to that 9 to 5. Celebrate your achievements by burning a soothing incense stick at home with Ratbag dude.

These are individually hand carved by master craftsmen and are extremely precious. The sale of these sculptures help to support a community of master craftsmen in Indonesia during these strange times.

• Limited Edition of 50.
• Hand-carved Suar Wood with Coconut Husk
• Dimensions: sculpture 4.5"W x 6.5"H x 5.5"D, box 7” x 7” x 7”

Yok & Sheryo are an artist duo who are into art, surf, and drinking coldies on the beach. Heatstroke Hotel is an extension of their imaginary world, a top-secret mysterious tropical island in the middle of the Indian Ocean with amazing views and killer surf, with its own language, religion, culture, flora and fauna. Tales of mythology, strange beings and creatures roam this lush tropical landscape. A unique blend of cultural syncretism is brought to life visually into a cacophony of irreverent, riotous mixed-media paintings, murals and sculptures.

• 925 silver plated with 18K white gold
• 6.5cm x 4cm
• 13.4g

Handmade & painted in the "porcelain capital" - Jing De Zhen, each of these cups is a one-of-a-kind collectible.

About the Designer: Li Xu draws inspiration from the famous Dun Huang murals located in the Mogao caves, as well as from the Classics of Mountains and Seas 山海经. Li Xu runs his ceramics studio Kong Liao in Jing De Zhen.

Measurements:
Tall teacup: approx. 2.3 in diameter, 2.5 in tall
Short teacup: approx. 2.5 in diameter, 2 in tall

• Qipao inspired summer dress in bold green black dragon prints
• Made from deadstock fabric from BALENCIAGA
• From TangRen Worldwide's Dragon Lady collection
• Fabric is stretchy, fits true to size
• Model is 5'9, wearing size S
• Material: 97% Cotton, 3% Elastane
• Designed and made in NYC

• Qipao inspired summer dress in bold green black dragon prints
• Made from deadstock fabric from BALENCIAGA
• From TangRen Worldwide's Dragon Lady collection
• Fits true to size, fabric is stretchy.
• Model is 5'9, wearing size S
• Material: 97% Cotton, 3% Elastane
• Designed and made in NYC

• Qipao inspired summer dress in bold orange black dragon prints
• Made from deadstock fabric from BALENCIAGA
• From TangRen Worldwide's Dragon Lady collection
• Fabric is stretchy, fits true to size
• Model is 5'9, wearing size S
• Material: 97% Cotton, 3% Elastane
• Designed and made in NYC

Limited run black long sleeve shirt by Chop Suey Club. The text on the shirt is a poem by 李商隐 Li Shangyin from the Tang dynasty. The poem goes: 雲母屏風燭影深，長河漸落曉星沈。嫦娥應悔偷靈藥，碧海青天夜夜心。On a mica screen, a candle casts dark shapes; the Milky Way slowly descends, the Morning Star is low. Chang'e must regret stealing the elixir of life; blue sea and blue sky, night after night in her heart. 

• Classic fit slightly on the loose side
• Material: 100% cotton
  
• Machine wash

Model is 5'6" and wearing a size M

This item is part of our Moon Festival collection.

OmiePod is the perfect way to carry utensils with OmieBox®! Pod easily loops around OmieBox® handle. Utensils are held securely and will not fall out. A slit in the back lets kids remove/insert utensils easily. It's easy to clean, and eco-friendly. Pod can be looped around backpacks, diaper bags, purses. OmieBoxes & OmiePods with the utensils are sold separately. 

• BPA free
• For kids and for adults
• Made in China 

The figurative bamboo joint earring, with the delicate double bone pattern engraved inside the earring circle.

• White gold plated 925 silver

• 925 Silver, Plating 18K Platinum
• Wipe clean after every use to avoid erosion. Hard collision might cause it to break.

The Mystical Petal Mystical Flower Gem earrings feature a stunning yellow zircon gem adorned with delicate five-petal details.

• Material: Brass plated with 18K white gold
• Sold as a pair

Product Details:

• lluminating The Numinous: Space Prints
• Risograph Print
• 11" x 17"
• 80lb French Speckletone cover paper
• Limited edition of 10

Artist: Fung Cheung

Hand-painted bamboo bone kite, made by Chinese heritage craftsmen from Weifang. 

Kite spool, line or reel not included, this is for decor only.

Silk, bamboo

93cm x 70cm

Hand-painted bamboo bone kite, made by Chinese heritage craftsmen from Weifang. 

Kite spool, line or reel not included, this is for decor only.

83cm x 33cm

A strip of projection reel from movie Farewell My Concubine 霸王别姬 by Kaige Chen 陈凯歌. This strip is cut from an old reel being used in theater, enclosed in a black floating case with stands. Cinephiles and hopeless romantics shouldn't miss this special item.

• Size: Film 3.75" x 1.5" approx.
• Floating case 7" x 3.5" x 1"
• Box Size: 8.25" x 5.75" x 1.25"
• Care: Do not touch the film without protector on. Avoid touching the floating case transparent layer as finger prints may show easily. To extend the film's longevity, avoid direct sunlight or strong light exposure for long period of time.

SKU: H77